What if you could look back on your life and say, "that was one of the best decisions I ever made"? How do you learn the art and science of making those incredible, life-changing choices? Last week in Part One of this mini-series, I shared my list of the worst decisions, but today, we're diving into my 10 best. I don't just share these for the stories; I share them for the lessons behind them.

We're pulling back the curtain on the surreal synchronicity of my proposal to Jenni, and the powerful tapes that cracked me open and led me on my spiritual path. I'm also revealing the business decisions that formed what Business By Design is today, why I made the bold choice to move to Sedona, and so much more.

Ultimately, it all comes down to one powerful thread. If you want to make more decisions that you're proud of, you need to hear what it is! 

If you haven’t yet signed up for my free weekly newsletter for online experts, The Digital CEO Weekly, you can sign up now and get it delivered straight to your inbox every Monday morning at www.jameswedmore.com/newsletter. 

Hey there, Digital CEO!

If you’re loving this episode and you know this is your year to finally build, launch, or scale your digital business the right way — then I’ve got something for you.

Business By Design, my signature program that gives you everything you need to design a leveraged, profitable digital product business, only opens once a year… If you want to be the FIRST notified when doors are open, you can get on the waitlist for BBD 2026 right now. That way, you’ll be the first to know when we open enrollment again (and trust me, you do not want to miss it!).

Head to www.businessbydesign.net/ and join the waitlist today!

Before you go, snap a screenshot of the episode playing on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore and @jeunejenni. 

In this episode you’ll hear:

• How learning the art and science of making great decisions is crucial for your business, and life in general 

• The way a last-minute decision to propose was guided by Jenni’s dreams and a powerful quantum synchronicity

• How not succumbing to the pressure of getting a "real job" became one of the best decisions I ever made

• My manifestation journey and the backstory of the gateway to my spiritual path

• The pivotal decision I made that became the seed for BBD Live

• The bold decision to raise the price of BBD when no one else was selling a product at that price point, and how it attracted a higher caliber of client

• Why I chose to move to Sedona for the evolution of my soul

• The one thread that connects all of my best decisions…

For full show notes and links, visit: www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/781 

What is a "bad decision" if not a lesson in disguise? And what do you do once you've learned that lesson? Today, I'm sharing the ten worst decisions I've made across my 18 years in business and life. From costly business partnerships and legal missteps to personal regrets and missed financial opportunities, I'm pulling back the curtain on my biggest screw-ups so you don't have to make the same ones. 

This isn't a conversation about regret; it's about reflection. Tune in now and to let us know which of these you can relate to the most, and make sure to tune in next week for Part Two, where I’ll be revealing the best decisions I’ve ever made! 

If you haven’t yet signed up for my free weekly newsletter for online experts, The Digital CEO Weekly, you can sign up now and get it delivered straight to your inbox every Monday morning at www.jameswedmore.com/newsletter. 

Hey there, Digital CEO!

If you’re loving this episode and you know this is your year to finally build, launch, or scale your digital business the right way — then I’ve got something for you.

Business By Design, my signature program that gives you everything you need to design a leveraged, profitable digital product business, only opens once a year… If you want to be the FIRST notified when doors are open, you can get on the waitlist for BBD 2026 right now. That way, you’ll be the first to know when we open enrollment again (and trust me, you do not want to miss it!).

Head to www.businessbydesign.net/ and join the waitlist today!

Before you go, snap a screenshot of the episode playing on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore and @jeunejenni. 

In this episode you’ll hear:

• Why doing it yourself is sometimes the best option, and how I learned this lesson the hard way through multiple business partnerships

• The crucial importance of getting every agreement in writing

• Why you should invest in yourself sooner and the single decision that changed my business trajectory after years of struggling 

• How the habit of investing, no matter how small the amount, is more critical to financial success than how much money you make

• What I learned after selling Bitcoin and passing on real estate opportunities out of fear

• Why the desire to "improve" something that's already working can lead to costly mistakes and how I learned this lesson the hard way 

• The importance of keeping your guard up and not trusting easily 

• Why a bad decision is only a true mistake if you don't learn from it and apply the lesson to future choices

For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/780 

Are you a serial creator stuck in "go mode" who can't stop launching new things? Do you find yourself focused on generating more revenue without ever increasing your profit? Today, we perform a much-needed reality check and expose 11 of the most common toxic traits that get entrepreneurs in trouble. 

From the dangerous game of reactive launching to the leaky bucket problem of prioritizing sales over profitability, we reveal the mindsets that may be secretly sabotaging your business growth. Don’t think these are holding you back? Think again! 

If you’re ready to break free from these patterns and build a healthier, more profitable business, this conversation will show you exactly how.

If you haven’t yet signed up for my free weekly newsletter for online experts, The Digital CEO Weekly, you can sign up now and get it delivered straight to your inbox every Monday morning at www.jameswedmore.com/newsletter. 

Hey there, Digital CEO!

If you’re loving this episode and you know this is your year to finally build, launch, or scale your digital business the right way — then I’ve got something for you.

Business By Design, my signature program that gives you everything you need to design a leveraged, profitable digital product business, only opens once a year… If you want to be the FIRST notified when doors are open, you can get on the waitlist for BBD 2026 right now. That way, you’ll be the first to know when we open enrollment again (and trust me, you do not want to miss it!).

Head to www.businessbydesign.net/ and join the waitlist today!

Before you go, snap a screenshot of the episode playing on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore and @jeunejenni. 

In this episode you’ll hear:

• The reasons why so many entrepreneurs abandon things that worked just to find a "better way" 

• How the toxic trait of being a "serial creator" who makes too many products prevents business growth

• Why you should avoid listening to your audience too much and what to focus on instead

• The way that reactive launching, or only selling a product when you need money, puts you on a hamster wheel 

• Some of the reasons that being in a codependent relationship with your business is so dangerous 

• What is behind the illusion of control that so many entrepreneurs are fixated on 

• Why it is so vital for entrepreneurs to have an intimate understanding of their business's core functions and numbers at all times 

• How the way to a healthier business and life is to break the "always on" mentality 

For full show notes and links, visit: www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/779 

What’s up with the Universe right now? Is life feeling like one challenge after another for you? Maybe you’re navigating a period of loss or change that seems to be testing your limits? Join us on a special episode recorded to coincide with the peak of the powerful Lion’s Gate Portal on August 8th. We believe you’re not alone in these struggles, and that's why we're discussing how to find possibilities, perseverance, and personal power during difficult times. We get candid about challenges we’ve faced in our own lives and share how to reframe these experiences, find the good, and discover a new sense of purpose when old structures and identities fall away. 

This is a conversation about resilience, surrendering to the unknown, and why a complete upheaval might be exactly what you need to awaken to a new, more powerful version of yourself! 

If you haven’t yet signed up for my free weekly newsletter for online experts, The Digital CEO Weekly, you can sign up now and get it delivered straight to your inbox every Monday morning at www.jameswedmore.com/newsletter. 

Hey there, Digital CEO!

If you’re loving this episode and you know this is your year to finally build, launch, or scale your digital business the right way — then I’ve got something for you.

Business By Design, my signature program that gives you everything you need to design a leveraged, profitable digital product business, only opens once a year… If you want to be the FIRST notified when doors are open, you can get on the waitlist for BBD 2026 right now. That way, you’ll be the first to know when we open enrollment again (and trust me, you do not want to miss it!).

Head to www.businessbydesign.net/ and join the waitlist today!

Before you go, snap a screenshot of the episode playing on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore and @jeunejenni. 

In this episode you’ll hear:

• How to approach navigating the shamanic death and embrace the difficult times for ultimate growth

• Why the power of 2020 sparked a widespread awakening and change, and a few of the recent challenges we’ve been faced with

• Our thoughts on letting go of the past when you miss the "you" that wanted your old dreams

• Why the Lion’s Gate Portal may be making you feel so emotional right now

• The secret to letting go by redefining your identity beyond 3D achievements

• What you can do now to begin rescripting your trauma to turn painful memories into positive lessons

For full show notes and links, visit: www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/778 

Are you an entrepreneur feeling stuck, frozen, or overwhelmed by your business growth? Do you know what to do but struggle with consistent action? Today, I reveal the 9 subtle, yet essential habits and distinctions that are transforming my students' businesses. And guess what? They can do the same for yours!

This episode will show you how to break through procrastination, embrace simplicity, and operate with integrity. Discover why there's always a way and how consistent, disciplined action outside your comfort zone will lead to amazing results in just one year.

Ready to stop being your own worst enemy and finally press play on your success? Let's dive in!

If you haven’t yet signed up for my free weekly newsletter for online experts, The Digital CEO Weekly, you can sign up now and get it delivered straight to your inbox every Monday morning at www.jameswedmore.com/newsletter. 

Hey there, Digital CEO!

If you’re loving this episode and you know this is your year to finally build, launch, or scale your digital business the right way — then I’ve got something for you.

Business By Design, my signature program that gives you everything you need to design a leveraged, profitable digital product business, only opens once a year… If you want to be the FIRST notified when doors are open, you can get on the waitlist for BBD 2026 right now. That way, you’ll be the first to know when we open enrollment again (and trust me, you do not want to miss it!).

Head to www.businessbydesign.net/ and join the waitlist today!

Before you go, snap a screenshot of the episode playing on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore and @jeunejenni. 

In this episode you’ll hear:

• How launching your business or product within 90 days helps you avoid procrastination and allows you to overcome self-deception

• The ways in which seeking a coach and faithfully following their proven process accelerates your progress 

• What you can do to maintain your mental targets and what you’ll notice once you do this 

• The magic that happens when you align your actions with your word 

• A reminder to embrace simplicity in all your projects and content and how complexity only kills momentum 

• How you can remove emotional upheaval from your work by treating tasks as binary inputs and outputs

• Why it’s so important to choose to enjoy every step of your business journey 

• What it looks like to adopt the outcome frame versus the obstacle frame

For full show notes and links, visit: www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/777 

Is your business on autopilot? It's time for a mid-year check-up! We’re at the halfway mark of your fiscal year, and it’s the perfect, non-negotiable time to pause, reflect, and recalibrate. Today’s show is an urgent wake-up call and a real-time protocol designed to pull you back up to the CEO level.

In this powerful episode, I'll walk you through a critical process for auditing your past six months and setting a clear course for the next. What I share here is simple, powerful and absolutely essential. Don't let your business drift! I want you to seize control of your second half of 2025, because there’s 6 months left until the end of the year and plenty of time for you to still crush it! 

If you haven’t yet signed up for my free weekly newsletter for online experts, The Digital CEO Weekly, you can sign up now and get it delivered straight to your inbox every Monday morning at www.jameswedmore.com/newsletter. 

Hey there, Digital CEO!

If you’re loving this episode and you know this is your year to finally build, launch, or scale your digital business the right way — then I’ve got something for you.

Business By Design, my signature program that gives you everything you need to design a leveraged, profitable digital product business, only opens once a year… If you want to be the FIRST notified when doors are open, you can get on the waitlist for BBD 2026 right now. That way, you’ll be the first to know when we open enrollment again (and trust me, you do not want to miss it!).

Head to www.businessbydesign.net/ and join the waitlist today!

Before you go, snap a screenshot of the episode playing on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore and @jeunejenni. 

In this episode you’ll hear:

• A reminder not to get lost in the “daily grind” and the very first thing to do for every promotion you ran so far this year 

• How to assess energy, team performance and more 

• Critical questions to ask yourself in regards to activities you need to implement, stop, start and continue

• How to approach planning your Q3 offer and strategy

• What to do to master the 5-step launch process we teach 

For full show notes and links, visit: www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/776 

Ready to dramatically boost your sales and engagement? Today, I reveal the number one most powerful factor for increasing your conversions across the board, and hint, it's about far more than just content!

In fact, there's an ingredient that I believe you're likely missing: creating transformative experiences instead of just delivering information. 

As Digital CEOs, we need to intentionally build journeys that leave our audiences changed, eager to engage, and ready to buy, and I share how we achieve this inside our own trainings and Business By Design. This episode is my invitation for you to shift your perspective to genuinely connect with those you serve, which will drive unparalleled results!

If you haven’t yet signed up for my free weekly newsletter for online experts, The Digital CEO Weekly, you can sign up now and get it delivered straight to your inbox every Monday morning at www.jameswedmore.com/newsletter. 

Hey there, Digital CEO!

If you’re loving this episode and you know this is your year to finally build, launch, or scale your digital business the right way — then I’ve got something for you.

Business By Design, my signature program that gives you everything you need to design a leveraged, profitable digital product business, only opens once a year… If you want to be the FIRST notified when doors are open, you can get on the waitlist for BBD 2026 right now. That way, you’ll be the first to know when we open enrollment again (and trust me, you do not want to miss it!).

Head to www.businessbydesign.net/ and join the waitlist today!

Before you go, snap a screenshot of the episode playing on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore and @jeunejenni. 

In this episode you’ll hear:

• The power of experiences and why just giving content isn’t enough 

• What I see with the "know-it-all newbie" epidemic and content commodity

• A stark warning about the dangers of over-relying on AI for critical thinking 

• How he allure of quick and easy solutions often leads to saturation and short-lived fads and where true, lasting success will comes from 

• What an “experience” will deliver for your audience and some of the ways in which we do it in both the Rise of the Digital CEO training and in BBD

• The approach to take that will get you your desired outcome as efficiently, effectively, fun, and conveniently as possible

For full show notes and links, visit: www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/775 

Think multi-6 figure launches selling high-ticket products, from a single webinar, is impossible? Think again! In this episode, I sit down with Mel Wells, a best-selling author, feminine embodiment coach, and global speaker, right here in Sedona, as she reveals how she built her 7-figure business by design. 

In fact, Mel is generating more revenue in her business by simply selling less offers, less products, less often, and as a result, is enjoying life more, and she shares it all with us today. 

As we just wrapped up our 2025 training of The Rise of the Digital CEO, I thought this was the perfect episode to show what’s possible with the revenue and impact you can achieve when you put in the time, effort and consistency! 

Hey there, Digital CEO!

If you’re loving this episode and you know this is your year to finally build, launch, or scale your digital business the right way — then I’ve got something for you.

Business By Design, my signature program that gives you everything you need to design a leveraged, profitable digital product business, only opens once a year… If you want to be the FIRST notified when doors are open, you can get on the waitlist for BBD 2026 right now. That way, you’ll be the first to know when we open enrollment again (and trust me, you do not want to miss it!).

Head to www.businessbydesign.net/ and join the waitlist today!

Before you go, snap a screenshot of the episode playing on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore @jeunejenni and @iammelwells. 

In this episode you’ll hear:

• Why Mel pivoted from health coaching to empowering entrepreneurial women to embrace feminine energy 

• What initially led her to invest in Business By Design 

• How the power of focus resulted in Mel’s biggest launch ever, $670k with just one webinar

• What she has learned about overcoming the entrepreneurial "addiction to newness"

• A dive into the strategy she used for selling her $2-3K offer successfully on a single, impactful webinar

• How structure and planning (masculine energy) empowers creativity and magnetism (feminine energy) for unstoppable growth

• The way that data-informed decisions eliminate guesswork and reveal exactly what's working (and what's not) in your business

For full show notes and links, visit: www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/774 

You’re Listening to our Neat Niche Panel Replay! 

This episode is a replay of the LIVE Peer Success Panel we hosted on Wednesday, June 11th as part of The Rise of the Digital CEO—and wow, was it packed with value.

You heard from real Business By Design students in unique and neat niches who are crushing it with Business By Design!  

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The Doors to Business By Design Are NOW Open — But Doors Close June 12th Midnight Tonight!

Turn your idea for a digital product into a simple, purpose-driven, and consistently profitable business — with the exact system I used to scale to 8 figures.

Inside Business By Design, you’ll get 18 years of proven strategies to build, launch, and scale your online business from scratch…

And this year, we’ve added powerful, built-in AI tools to help you execute faster, write your messaging, and get unstuck in seconds.

So when you join BBD today, you’re getting: 

• Lifetime access to 6 core modules (plus future updates!) 

• 8 Live Calls with me and 30 with the BBD Coaches 

• All my swipe and deploy launch execution guides 

• Access to our Private BBD Facebook Community

•  Real-time coaching and support from my incredible BBD Coaches

• 18 BBD Bots to superpower your Digital CEO skills 

Everything you need. From A to Z. All in one place. Ready to make this your breakthrough year?

Click HERE to get started before the doors close tonight, June 12th, at midnight!

For full show notes and links, visit: www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/nichepanel 

Want the Summary of The Rise of the Digital CEO Training?

In this episode, we’re giving you an abbreviated recap of the key takeaways from The Rise of the Digital CEO: Training Three —James Wedmore’s powerful free training designed to help online entrepreneurs step into the role of visionary leader and finally grow a scalable business.

AND this year, we’re doing something we’ve NEVER done before…

When you register for The Rise of the Digital CEO, you’ll get exclusive access to Private Zoom LIVE Success Panels—featuring real BBD students revealing how they built and scaled their businesses by design using the exact strategies James teaches.

These panels are ONLY available to registered Rise participants and are jam-packed with real numbers, real wins, and real implementation insights.

Here’s the full lineup:

• Big Beta Launch Panel: We Monetized Before We Made It! LIVE on Friday, May 30th

• Working Parents Panel: Businesses Built on Nap Time LIVE on Monday, June 2nd

• Digital CE0,000,000 Panel: Multiple 6 & 7-Figure Launches LIVE on Wednesday, June 4th

• Membership Megabucks Panel: Making Money Monthly LIVE on Saturday, June 7th

• Neat Niche Panel: You Can Make Selling That?! LIVE on Wednesday, June 11th 

Register now to access the full replay of this episode and get access to the Live Panel Zoom Links, Dates and Times at https://www.businessbydesign.net/rise! 

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The Doors to Business By Design Are NOW Open — But Only for 4 Days!

Turn your idea for a digital product into a simple, purpose-driven, and consistently profitable business — with the exact system I used to scale to 8 figures.

Inside Business By Design, you’ll get 18 years of proven strategies to build, launch, and scale your online business from scratch…

And this year, we’ve added powerful, built-in AI tools to help you execute faster, write your messaging, and get unstuck in seconds.

So when you join BBD today, you’re getting: 

• Lifetime access to 6 core modules (plus future updates!) 

• 8 Live Calls with me and 30 with the BBD Coaches 

• All my swipe and deploy launch execution guides 

• Access to our Private BBD Facebook Community

•  Real-time coaching and support from my incredible BBD Coaches

• 18 BBD Bots to superpower your Digital CEO skills 

Everything you need. From A to Z. All in one place. Ready to make this your breakthrough year?

Click HERE to get started before the doors close!

In this episode you’ll hear: 

• How your business has needs that must be met by YOU stepping into the role of the Digital CEO 

• Why overwhelm is a choice that must be overcome 

• What you can do to not only craft irresistible offers, but also build a sales system that sells for you

• The two core objectives to focus your messaging and free experiences on that will amplify desire and diminish doubt 

• Why using a deadline provides a decision container for your prospective customer and what this really means to them 

• The reasons that messaging trumps the launch style or method you decide to use 

• A look at developing a living business dashboard and the role that metrics such as Earnings Per Lead (EPL) will play 

• Why bringing in team members and delegating tasks, even small ones, is the ultimate leverage for your business 

• A reminder that to achieve your desired future outcomes, you must act as your future self now 

For full show notes and links, visit: www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/training3